The Current War (2018)
Movie 1h 48m ★ 6.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, teach me something
The Current War is a drama and history movie from 2018. It is directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. The cast includes Michael Shannon, Benedict Cumberbatch and Katherine Waterston. The running time is 1h 48m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
Synopsis
Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.
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Cast & crew
- Alfonso Gomez-RejonDirector
- Michael Shannonas George Westinghouse
- Benedict Cumberbatchas Thomas Edison
- Katherine Waterstonas Marguerite Westinghouse
- Matthew Macfadyenas J.P. Morgan
- Tuppence Middletonas Mary Edison
- Nicholas Houltas Nikola Tesla
- Tom Hollandas Samuel Insull
- Harry Mellingas Benjamin Vale
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Questions about The Current War
- What genre is The Current War?
- The Current War is categorised as Drama, History.
- Who stars in The Current War?
- Michael Shannon, Benedict Cumberbatch, Katherine Waterston, Matthew Macfadyen, Tuppence Middleton appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Current War?
- Alfonso Gomez-Rejon directed The Current War.
- How long is The Current War?
- The Current War runs for 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- Is The Current War worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Current War?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
